North Korea bans shorts - but only for women
www.euronews.com
The Asian nation is well known for their bans, but the forbidding of shorts might be the oddest one yet - especially during a heatwave.

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.zip/post/1517933

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  • Bloops@lemmygrad.ml
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    1 year ago

    Supreme Leader of North Korea Mandates Shorts

    Dec. 15, 2023

    A recent report by Radio Free Asia states all citizens are required to wear shorts despite the cold weather. According to the anonymous source, famed news presenter Ri Chun-hee was quoted as saying, "They're comfy and easy to wear." The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has not yet responded to interview requests.